worldly

• Descreve uma pessoa experiente e conhecedora da vida, das pessoas e do mundo, geralmente sugerindo sofisticação e ausência de ilusões. Também pode indicar alguém voltado para preocupações materiais e terrenas, em oposição ao espiritual.

Describes someone who is experienced and knowledgeable about life, people, and the world, often implying sophistication.

1. Experienced and sophisticatedB2formal

   Having a lot of experience and knowledge about life, people, and the world.

   Experiente e sofisticado

   • She is a worldly traveler who has visited over 50 countries.
   • His worldly wisdom helped him navigate the complex negotiations.
   • The diplomat was known for his worldly perspective on international affairs.

   Sinônimoscosmopolitanexperiencedknowledgeableseasonedsophisticatedurbaneworldly-wise

   Antônimosguilelessinexperiencedinnocentnaiveunsophisticated

2. Material or secularB2formal

   Relating to the physical world and material possessions, rather than spiritual matters.

   Mundano

   • He abandoned his worldly possessions to become a monk.
   • The philosopher criticized worldly ambitions and desires.
   • She focused on worldly success rather than spiritual growth.

   Sinônimoscarnalearthlyfleshlymaterialmundanephysicalprofaneseculartemporal

   Antônimoscelestialotherworldlyspiritualtranscendentunworldly